Georgian authorities draft complaint against BBC
Tbilisi has filed a complaint against the British broadcaster BBC over a fake story about the alleged use of chemical weapons
Georgian parliament
Papuashvili complains about lack of pro-Georgian approach to Georgia
The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament warned that the republic needs to be prepared for any internal challenges. He also noted that the existing international security system has collapsed.
Kavelashvili accuses external forces of organizing Tbilisi protests
Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili said protests outside the Georgian parliament are being coordinated by external forces. According to the head of state, their goal is to disrupt the Georgian government's rapprochement with the European Union.
Papuashvili: Georgia meets all conditions for NATO membership
Tbilisi has announced that it has fulfilled all its obligations for joining the Alliance, adding that "the ball is now entirely in NATO's court."
Georgian authorities implement good economic policy, Papuashvili says
He noted that Georgia is achieving such high results despite the situation in the region and attacks on the country from the European Union
Papuashvili: European bureaucrats angry with Georgia
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has claimed European officials harbor resentment toward Georgia after the nation demanded transparency regarding EU financial activities within its borders.
Georgia to dissolve anti-corruption bureau established on EU recommendation
Georgia will dissolve the Anti-Corruption Bureau, which was established three years ago in response to a recommendation from the European Union, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said.
Georgians living abroad may be barred from voting overseas
The Georgian parliament has started working on a new election code that would prevent Georgian citizens residing abroad from voting in elections overseas, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said.
Tbilisi ready to return to PACE
The Georgian authorities insist they will only resume work in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on the condition that the legitimacy of the recent parliamentary elections is recognized.
Georgia-France diplomatic row brewing
Georgia is demanding explanations after the new French Ambassador to Georgia held an unofficial meeting with representatives from NGOs that have been implicated in unconstitutional activities.
Georgia's Constitutional Court registers lawsuit against Saakashvili's party
A lawsuit filed by the ruling Georgian Dream party to ban the opposition United National Movement (UNM), founded by Mikheil Saakashvili, has been registered with the Constitutional Court.
Georgia not to participate in Euronest sessions - Papuashvili
Tbilisi has announced that Georgia's permanent delegation will no longer take part in future sessions of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, citing what it called “hostile and biased” actions by certain members of the European Parliament.
Georgia plans to criminalize disobedience to police
The Georgian Parliament has initiated consideration of amendments to the Criminal Code that would criminalize repeated disobedience toward police officers.
Georgia demands apology from EU
The EU has expressed support for an opposition rally in Georgia and criticized the conduct of the recent elections. Tbilisi believes the European Union should apologize to the Georgian authorities.
Elections in Georgia: Opposition did not nominate candidates in 26 districts
Opposition parties have not nominated candidates in 26 districts for the upcoming municipal elections in Georgia. According to the Central Election Commission, representatives of the ruling party have registered for these districts.
Opposition returns to Georgian parliament
The Georgian Parliament has recognised the parliamentary mandates of 12 members of the 'Gakharia for Georgia' opposition party.
Georgian Parliament to resume work next week
Georgian parliamentarians are returning to work, with the first session after the vacation scheduled to take place in a few days.
Municipal elections in Georgia: what to expect?
Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili said public backing for the ruling Georgian Dream party has seen a significant boost following what he describes as a “historic” outcome in the October parliamentary elections.
Georgia accuses EU of interfering in electoral process
Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili has accused the European Union of interfering in Georgia’s internal political processes ahead of the country’s upcoming local elections, warning that pressure over the visa liberalisation issue is being used as a political tool.
Georgian Dream: EU needs to wake up and return to path of democracy
The ruling party of Georgia has responded to criticism from the European Union. Georgian Dream believes that it is time for EU countries to wake up and return to the path of European values.
